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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.31, 4,735.54 and 2,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.31, 4,735.54 and 2,086.82 is: 2,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.31 : 4,735.54 = 2,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.31/4,735.54 = 2,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.31x = 4,735.54 × 2,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.31x = 9,882,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,213.73/3,431.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.01

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